Macbeth Act 1 Quiz : 20 MCQs

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Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

Macbeth Act 1 Quiz : In Macbeth Act 1, the play opens with three witches discussing their plan to meet Macbeth. Meanwhile, King Duncan of Scotland learns that Macbeth, a brave general, has defeated the rebels and the Norwegian army. Impressed by his loyalty, Duncan gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor.

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While returning from battle, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet the three witches. The witches predict that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and later the King of Scotland. They also tell Banquo that his descendants will be kings, but he will not be one. Soon after, Macbeth learns that he has indeed become the Thane of Cawdor, making him believe in the prophecy.

When Macbeth informs his wife, Lady Macbeth, she encourages him to kill King Duncan to take the throne. That night, Duncan visits Macbeth’s castle. Lady Macbeth plots the murder and convinces Macbeth to go ahead with it. Though hesitant at first, Macbeth finally agrees to kill the king.

Act 1 sets the stage for ambition, fate, and the dangerous path Macbeth is about to take.


Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

Welcome to Macbeth Act 1

1. In Act 1 of Macbeth, Scene 1 begins with which kind of weather?

2. Who was leading the Irish invaders against Scotland?

3. How does Macbeth kill Macdonwald?

4. Who reports on the bravery of Macbeth and Banquo in battle?

5. What title was given to Macbeth after the battle?

6. How does Banquo react to the witches’ prophecies?

7. What do the witches predict about Banquo?

8. Who informs Macbeth of his new title?

9. Where does King Duncan plan to go after the battle?

10. Who is named as Duncan’s heir?

11. What is the significance of the witches’ statement, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?

12. How does Macbeth feel about the witches' prophecy?

13. How does King Duncan view Macbeth?

14. How does the Thane of Cawdor die?

15. Why does Banquo question the witches' intentions?

16. What does Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 1 reveal about him?

17. What literary device is used in the line “So foul and fair a day I have not seen”?

18. What is Duncan’s fatal flaw as a king?

19. What was the name of Macbeth’s castle?

20. How do the witches greet Banquo?


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Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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